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Checker Taxicab

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Checker Cab Company flatrate cab in front of the Chicago & Northwestern railroad depot at 148 S.Blair Street.

Date Created:
January 3, 1935
Creator:
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964

Publication Information

Creator McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
Date Created January 3, 1935

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Photo Copy Service photographs and negatives, 1925-1983
Call Number PH 6058.5042B

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013AOY
Legacy ID
WHi 16124

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